Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-29
THE NEWS In VERMONT.
MATTERS OF INTEREST IN OUR OWN
STATE.
Chittenden County.
WINOOSKI.


gational church to a very large audience.
"a. Kate Dupaw, daughter of George
II. Dupaw, had the misfortune to lose
two fingers last Saturday while at work
in the Burlington woolen mill. -. Elisha
Allen, who has been confined to his bed
for some time, had Il surgical operation
performed last Sunday morning, which
was very successfully done, and Mr. Allen
is doing nicely. Charles f. Nc
Carthy, who was formerly paymaster
at the Burlington woollen mill, is think
ing of opening grocery store in the
building formerly occupied by John jew
ett..... Charles Duhec, our lveryman,
who has procured a new carriage gave the
boys free ride last Saturday afternoon
which was well attended.
MILTON.
The past week has brought large run
of sap to the sugar makers, but the heat
of Thursday is thought to have practically
ended the season.. The listers have
nearly finished their annual round of the
community Mr.. Henry Farwell is
canyassing the town in the interests of
the Vermont Bible society. The &C
tlvity of our States attorney in prosecuting
the liquor dealers in this place receives
the hearty commendation OF all respect
able citizens the advantages of the Coun-
ty Court for this kind of work is very ap-
parent, noticeably to two citizens who
have taken this time for trip to Canada.
ESSEN Jl NOTION.
The schools will open next Monday,
April 25th with Mr.. G. II. Hayden AS
principal, Miss Lolita Hawes of Burling
ton as teacher in the intermediate, and
Miss Cora TarboX in the primary depart
ment. ... Mrs. Dorcas f. Freeman and
family, formerly of Essex Junction but of
late of Essex Centre, started Thursday
morning for Walpole Mass, to live with
her son, Lucius Freeman, who is preach
ing at that place. ....D. II. Macomber has
sold the farm recently belonging to the
Silas = Beach estate to Torrey w. Slbley
for S}SO0 Our residents are glad that
Mr.. Slbley has decided to make his home
with us
An unoccupied house and barn near
the railroad track opposite to the old
county far grounds was burned Friday
afternoon. A spark from Il passing en-
gine caught i'll the dry grass and spread to
the building. The barn contained quite
quantity OF straw and cornstalkS. The
house contained some furniture, books,
etc. The house was built and owned 10y
Mr.. Perkam who formerly lived here. -.
Fred Gandow with his family will 90
Tuesday to Montreal where he is to keep
a boarding house. Eli Labonta has
moved into Gandaws house. .Lucius
NJ. Booth goes this week to Boston where
he Is TO open produce store His sOn-n-
law Willie Fletcher is to be associated
with him but will remain here for the
present. They have already contracted
for the butter and cheese of 1900 cows to
be sent to them. .... Rev Mr.. Tenny of
Waterbury occupied the pulpit at the
Union church Sunday.
wESTFoRD.
The listers have completed and filed
the personal list of 1857 for the inspection
of tax payers, and their notice of meet
! ing the first Tuesday in May to hear
grievances is conspicuously posted ....
The teachers class at examination last
1 Saturday contained a fair percentage of
/ young recruits. Miss Demmie Kimball
Hattie Rec in No. and Miss Nellie
Harty in No. S......A fair quantity of
maple sugar has been made here despite
the unpropitious circumstances The
Boston market takes the lead in price
Some have realized II cents pound in
their returns from that market.
The text books upon physiology and
Hygiene" are now with the superlnten-
dent of schools, and the clerks of the sew
eral school diStricte are requested to call
and receipt for the book, assigned their
respective districts.
HINEsBURGH.
The sugar season closed with great
run OF sap April 81. The ruling price
for maple syrup has been 75 cents per
gallon, and for maple sugar to cents
per pound. The amount made has been
an average and the quality excellent.
900 trees. ....W. X. Patrick's sugar
house and utensils burned down Friday
night. .... Mr.. Charles Nash received
severe injuries at his saw mill by having
his leg crushed between log and the
carriage DR.. G. j. Russell attended him.
...... Mr. John Sapieton cut his foot
with an axe while splitting wood. .....
! The valley cheese fac ory opened last
Wednesday Mr.. Fred Landon paid
one dollar per hundred for milk at his
Last week and this
week ..... Mr. b. l.. Field Is going on the
road for II Boston firm this season and his
brother w. Il. Field takes his place IN the
jewelry store. 49,. Clark Morrtll of Hines
burgh has COW that nine calves within
five years, four pairs of twins
RICHMOND.
The funeral of Ansel Eddy of Jones
vile Thursday was largely attended,
Rev. Mr.. Smiley officiating. The quar-
tette choir of the Unversalst church furn-
lshed singing, Mrs. Pine presiding at
the organ. Six near relative gentlemen
We're the pail bearers, Hon. Henry Gil
lett having charge. William Towers
Friday morning He had been in poor
health for several years His sister, Mrs.
William Williams aged rs years had also
been in poor health for some time, and died
Instantly Saturday shortly after noon.
,....There Is occasionly plow started,
but very little land is fit to plow.
Henry Colby, paymaster in the navy came
home to JOnesville Saturday He has been
stationed at Chill and Peru for the last
three years. He came by the way of Eng
land, aud he will go to Washington for a
few days, and then to Califolnia where his
family resides.
JERICHO CENTRE.
Miss May Nash has gone to Brattle
boro to work in the asylum. Ed Nealy
will make cheese at Jonesville for Mr.. Gil
lett, this season .....A Asa Powell Is at work
for ID Nash zee. Joseph Sinner has made
from 81 trees 552 pounds of maple sugar
has done better this season ?.....A little
son of Frank Stiles was buried here Mon
day afternoon ..... Mr.. Lewis ofShelburn
was visiting his son Will last Saturday
and Sunday. The Jordan Brothers
took in so tubs of butter on Monday
price Is to 20 cents per pound, about 200
oallnns of maple sNrnn ~ 30 cents neI